Umbrella structure capable of producing cool wind

ABSTRACT

An umbrella structure capable of producing cool wind includes an umbrella shank. The umbrella shank is a hollow rod having a middle section formed with a plurality of air outlets thereon. A handle is provided with a power supply member (battery) therein. A circumferential portion of the handle at the junction of the handle and the umbrella shank is formed with a plurality of air inlets. A ventilating member is disposed in the handle. With a switch and a power supply member to conduct the ventilating member, the ventilating member is started to inhale air from the air inlets and produce an air current flowing into the umbrella shank and exhausting through the air outlets for providing cool wind to blow toward the user&#39;s face. The present invention provides a comfortable effect for the user.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

1. Field of the Invention

The present invention relates to an umbrella structure capable of producing cool wind, and more particularly to one that provides a cool and comfortable effect for the user.

2. Description of the Prior Art

Nowadays, an umbrella is used to block rain and sun. However, a conventional sunshade only provides a function to block sun, which is unable to improve the scorching circumstance. Sometimes, a consumer may use an umbrella to block sun and bring a fan or other devices to produce cool wind. This is very inconvenient for the user to hold the umbrella and the fan simultaneously.

Accordingly, the inventor of the present invention has devoted himself based on his many years of practical experiences to the development of an umbrella structure capable of producing cool wind.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The primary objective of the present invention is to provide an umbrella structure capable of producing cool wind blowing to the user's face for providing a comfortable effect.

According to the present invention, there is provided an umbrella structure capable of producing cool wind, comprising:

an umbrella shank, the umbrella shank being a hollow rod, the rod having at least one section formed with a plurality of air outlets thereon;

a plurality of ribs, the plurality of ribs being in a radial arrangement and pivotally connected to a first end of the umbrella shank, the plurality of ribs being adapted to expand or collapse an umbrella cloth;

a handle, the handle being coupled to a second end of the umbrella shank, the handle having an upper end connected with the umbrella shank, a circumferential portion of the upper end of the handle being formed with a plurality of air inlets; and

a ventilating member, the ventilating member being disposed in the handle for inhaling air from the air inlets and producing an air current flowing into the umbrella shank and exhausting through the air outlets.

Embodiments of the present invention will now be described, by way of example only, with reference to the accompanying drawings.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the present invention;

FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view of the present invention; and

FIG. 3 is a partially enlarged view of the present invention in an air circulating status.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT

As shown in FIGS. 1 through 3, the present invention comprises an umbrella shank 1, a plurality of ribs 2, a handle 3, and a ventilating member 4. The umbrella shank 1 is a hollow rod formed with a plurality of air outlets 11 about at a middle section corresponding to a user's head. The plurality of ribs 2 are in a radial arrangement and spaced with each other. The ribs 2 are pivotally connected to a first end of the umbrella shank 1 and coupled with an umbrella cloth 22 thereon. Each of the ribs 2 is provided with a support member 23 at a middle portion thereof to connect with a sliding sleeve 21. The sliding sleeve 21 is able to slide along the middle section of the umbrella shank 1 so that the ribs 22 are linked to expand or collapse the umbrella cloth 22. The handle 3 is coupled to a second end of the umbrella shank 1. The handle 3 is provided with a power supply member 32 therein. The power supply member 32 may be a battery or an equivalent member. The handle 3 has an upper end connected with the umbrella shank 1. A circumferential portion of the upper end of the handle 3 is formed with a plurality of air inlets 31. The ventilating member 4 is disposed in the first end of the handle 3. The ventilating member 4 may be a fan or an equivalent device. The ventilating member 4 is provided with a switch 41 to control the connection of the power supply member 32 (battery).

When the ribs 2 are stretched to expand the umbrella cloth 22 for use, the user may press the switch 41 to conduct the ventilating member 4 and the power supply member 32 (battery). The ventilating member 4 is started to inhale air from the air inlets 31 and produce an air current flowing into the umbrella shank 1 and exhausting through the air outlets 11 for providing cool wind to blow toward the user's head or face.

When the above structure of the present invention is in use, an air guiding tube 12 is provided between the air outlets 11 of the umbrella shank 1 and the ventilating member 4. The air guiding tube 12 has an open end near the ventilating member 4 and a closed end near the air outlets 11. The air guiding tube 12 is formed with a plurality of holes 121 near the enclosed end. The plurality of holes 121 corresponds in position to the air outlets 11 for guiding the air current produced by the ventilating member 4 to the air outlets 11. This prevents any leakage because a hole or a crack of the umbrella shank 1. In addition, the handle 3 has a lower end provided with a lid 33 which is detachable. The handle 3 is detachably connected to the umbrella shank 1, such as in the form of screwed connection, for replacing the power supply member 32 (battery) easily.

The present invention provides a cool and comfortable effect when in use.

Although particular embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail for purposes of illustration, various modifications and enhancements may be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Accordingly, the present invention is not to be limited except as by the appended claims. 

1. An umbrella structure capable of producing cool wind, comprising: an umbrella shank, the umbrella shank being a hollow rod, the rod having a section formed with a plurality of air outlets thereon; a plurality of ribs, the plurality of ribs being in a radial arrangement and pivotally connected to a first end of the umbrella shank, the plurality of ribs being adapted to expand or collapse an umbrella cloth; a handle, the handle being coupled to a second end of the umbrella shank, the handle having an upper end connected with the umbrella shank, a circumferential portion of the upper end of the handle being formed with a plurality of air inlets; and a ventilating member, the ventilating member being disposed in the handle for inhaling air from the air inlets and producing an air current flowing into the umbrella shank and exhausting through the air outlets.
 2. The umbrella structure capable of producing cool wind as claimed in claim 1, wherein the handle is provided with a power supply member therein.
 3. The umbrella structure capable of producing cool wind as claimed in claim 2, wherein the ventilating member is provided with a switch to control the connection of the power supply member.
 4. The umbrella structure capable of producing cool wind as claimed in claim 1, wherein the ventilating member is a fan.
 5. The umbrella structure capable of producing cool wind as claimed in claim 2, wherein the ventilating member is a fan.
 6. The umbrella structure capable of producing cool wind as claimed in claim 3, wherein the ventilating member is a fan.
 7. The umbrella structure capable of producing cool wind as claimed in claim 1, wherein an air guiding tube is provided between the air outlets of the umbrella shank and the ventilating member for guiding the air current produced by the ventilating member to the air outlets.
 8. The umbrella structure capable of producing cool wind as claimed in claim 2, wherein an air guiding tube is provided between the air outlets of the umbrella shank and the ventilating member for guiding the air current produced by the ventilating member to the air outlets.
 9. The umbrella structure capable of producing cool wind as claimed in claim 3, wherein an air guiding tube is provided between the air outlets of the umbrella shank and the ventilating member for guiding the air current produced by the ventilating member to the air outlets.
 10. The umbrella structure capable of producing cool wind as claimed in claim 4, wherein an air guiding tube is provided between the air outlets of the umbrella shank and the ventilating member for guiding the air current produced by the ventilating member to the air outlets.
 11. The umbrella structure capable of producing cool wind as claimed in claim 7, wherein the air guiding tube has a closed end near the air outlets and is formed with a plurality of holes near the enclosed end, the plurality of holes corresponding in position to the air outlets.
 12. The umbrella structure capable of producing cool wind as claimed in claim 8, wherein the air guiding tube has a closed end near the air outlets and is formed with a plurality of holes near the enclosed end, the plurality of holes corresponding in position to the air outlets.
 13. The umbrella structure capable of producing cool wind as claimed in claim 9, wherein the air guiding tube has a closed end near the air outlets and is formed with a plurality of holes near the enclosed end, the plurality of holes corresponding in position to the air outlets.
 14. The umbrella structure capable of producing cool wind as claimed in claim 10, wherein the air guiding tube has a closed end near the air outlets and is formed with a plurality of holes near the enclosed end, the plurality of holes corresponding in position to the air outlets. 